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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1945
Page
3
Octave LeClair of Bristol argues against the Bathing Committee's Rockwell Park proposal for a 600 person facility. He urges a long range, natural beach plan with safer water, environmental quality, and cost considerations, proposing an approach that prioritizes a self supporting, scenic bathing site.
A Sept 11 1945 letter to the editor criticizes three town doctors for being overworked and slow to respond to emergencies. The writer recounts a mother calling for help for a convulsing child and a heart attack death with no aid, plus a naval station rider injured where doctors were unavailable for nearly an hour before relief arrived from a Warren doctor.
A Bristol reader urges turnout for the September 17 town meeting expressing concern that a dry session dulls civic duty. The letter argues soldiers fought for peace, taxpayers fund debate, and the community should attend to exchange ideas rather than avoid involvement.
Ten members of the Bristol Civil Air Patrol completed orientation flights at Hillsgrove Field on September 9 after a briefing. They flew in 4 passenger Stinson Reliant and 2 seat Taylorcraft planes, with 19 to 22 minute trips, marking the squadron’s first use of concrete runways and Hillsgrove’s smoother field.
The funeral of Henry E Vieira, 61, who died Saturday night, held Wednesday morning from Charles M Connery Funeral Home on Burton Street at 815 followed by a high mass of requiem at St Elizabeth's Church at 9 o'clock. The Rev Henrique Rocha celebrant. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers were Henry Alfred, Antonio Cabral, August Ramos, Antonio Sousa, John Vieira and John Cadiero.
The American Legion Kearney Post No 6 will meet Monday at 8 pm at the Post Home to plan the installation of officers on September 29. Commander Manuel P Goulart has named James A Sisson A Elmer McNamara William F Head and Samuel J Smith to the social committee. The 1945 membership stands at 158 of a 123 quota, the largest in years. 1946 quota to be announced. A new membership committee will be named at the installation.
Frank Cavallaro, a Bristol native and bandmaster, led the USS Missouri band into Tokyo. He enlisted in 1930, served 15 years, and made two ocean crossings before World War II visiting Italy Scotland Ireland Spain and England. He was brigmaster at Fargo Barracks South Boston before February deployment. He and his wife Victorine lived in Roxbury Mass and he has five sisters and two brothers.
A group of stamp enthusiasts met at Holmes House and voted to form a Society of their own. Rev A R Parshley named temporary president with a charter open for members. A Edmonds as temporary secretary and Joseph D Leonard as temporary treasurer. Dues are 25 cents per meeting.
Four Bristol youths have recently been discharged from the United States Army. They are Pvt Sylvester S. Silvia of 77 Oliver Street Cpl Ralph E. Gallo of 69 Franklin Street Staff Sgt Peter Cavaliere of 54 Congregational Street and Tech Sgt Alfred E. Sousa of 53 Charles Street.
Scouts from local troops assist the Salvage Committee in a final waste paper drive set for Sunday afternoon. They report at the Town Shed at Mt. Hope Avenue at 12 noon, man trucks, and load paper into a freight car, counting toward the War Service Ace badge.
Rhode Island veterans discharged from military service can rejoin the Blue Cross hospitalization plan within 90 days to receive full benefits. Those with over two years in service see increased coverage and spouses or dependents may enroll. Enrollment can be arranged by the employer’s Blue Cross group or at the Hospital Trust Building offices. direct billing is possible if no group exists.
The Excelsior Tennis Club of Bristol held a successful bridge party with Mrs. Howard Paull as chairwoman and assistance from Mrs. Raymond S. Brightman. Guests enjoyed tennis doubles, refreshments, and a door prize won by Mrs. Charles B. Cole, with thanks to Fr. Henrique Rocha and the Rhode Island Soldiers Home for borrowed tables and chairs.
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